Simpler Options Market Outlook

We had some back and forth in SPX this week, especially once volume dried up on Wednesday. If we run into the same thing next week, I’ll be looking to put on a very similar trade. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share knowledge, experience and support one another in this active trading forum.

Sometimes it isn’t the early bird that gets the worm, but the last bird out of bed. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share knowledge, experience and support one another in this active trading forum.

Although the stock market was quiet today, shorts in TWLO got jolted with a shot of caffeine. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share knowledge, experience and support one another in this active trading forum.

As we head towards the end of the year, volume is getting light, some people are full of fright, while others see things as bright. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share knowledge, experience and support one another in this active trading forum.

We spoke briefly about Target last week, and with prices continuing to consolidate near the highs, I’m looking to build up a position. Tonight we’ll look at some of the technical work we can apply to the chart that will help us choose direction. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share knowledge, experience and support one another in this active trading forum.

Now that we are through a rate hike and a monthly expiration, is it time for these shorts to get a beating? Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share knowledge, experience and support one another in this active trading forum.

This is how we are set up for these positions. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share knowledge, experience and support one another in this active trading forum.

Butterflies are one of the most versatile options strategies and there are several ways you can position them. Tonight we look at examples in CRUS and CVX, along with thoughts on risk/reward when compared to vertical spreads. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, […]

NFLX rocketed higher after hours today. One consistent thing about 2 standard deviation earnings moves? They tend to keep going for a few more days. Here’s what I’m doing in the morning. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live […]

Although the markets were quiet today, they are trying to send a message. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and experienced traders alike share […]

With many markets rolling over today, where are the new trades setting up? Let’s take a look. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, significant market opportunities, and daily trading lessons. Together, newbies and […]

Heading into the week I had a handful of energy tickers I wanted to buy. While the pattern is still there, being mindful of the potential for a pullback is paramount, and this a good spot to point that out. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by […]

The markets experienced a grinding up move today into the non-farm payroll number on Friday. I’m not looking for any surprises in stocks, but I will be watching another market very closely. Let’s take a look. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide […]

Each time stocks dip more than 1.0%, a central bank comes out and saves the day. How will stocks react to Friday’s numbers? Let’s take a look. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily while explaining strategies, […]

Last Friday we started looking at some names in the financial space. Monday would’ve been aggressive, Tuesday confirmed an entry, now we just have to manage risk and calculate targets. Interested in more? At Simpler Trading, an experienced team of professional options traders, led by John F. Carter, guide community members through live trades daily […]